keithbaileys (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects keithbaileysSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove keithbaileys and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 30 Sep 2026, 16:01 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-17395
What to do
Remove keithbaileys from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| npmkeithbaileys | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The keithbaileys npm package versions 1.0.8, 1.1.0, and 1.1.1 contain malicious code that silently subscribes the victim's WhatsApp account to attacker-controlled channels without user consent. This is achieved by injecting a covert FOLLOW query into the WhatsApp socket layer using the installer's authenticated session. The target channels are obfuscated or dynamically fetched to evade detection. The malicious code does not exfiltrate credentials, establish persistence, or execute arbitrary remote code.